The decline in mortgage origination from the first to the second quarter hit nonbanks harder, but the industry still accounted for 70% of production by the top 100 lenders. (Includes two data charts.)

As originations go, so goes the warehouse sector. In 2Q21, commitment levels reached a new high but borrowing nonbanks are now trimming how much credit they will need for the rest of the year. (Includes data chart.)

The total delinquency rate fell by 155 basis points between March and June, according to Inside Mortgage Finance’s Large Servicer Delinquency Index. Still, close to 1.5 million borrowers are more than 90 days past due. (Includes data chart.)

As the refi boom begins to wane, nonbank mortgage giant Mr. Cooper is paring certain business lines. Should other lenders follow suit?

Layoffs can be good news for lenders looking for an employment bargain. In particular, non-agency shops are looking to hire.

Retail and institutional investors that bought shares in mortgage IPOs of the past year are feeling glum these days. Most are sitting on losses. Are better days ahead? Hard to say...

Loan officers continue to benefit from strong refis and purchases, but compensation is coming under pressure. Meanwhile, the need for processors is not abating, according to LBA Ware.

Mortgage hiring remains strong, even in the face of declining rates. However, the salary boom for rank-and-file staffers is a thing of the past.

It’s earnings season and the early results indicate a decent 2Q for most but not all is rosy. Gain-on-sale margins continued to suffer.

While nonbanks ranking among the top-100 lenders boosted production by 3.2% in the first quarter, depository institutions posted a 7.9% drop. (Includes two data charts.)